Jahazi House, Watamu

A stunning five bedroom Swahili-style house set over two floors with spectaclar panoramic views over Mida Ceek and the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest beyond.The house includes a large swimming pool and pool terrace with a fantastic wooden boardwalk leading through the mangrove directly to a gazebo on the Creek. The house is a very special property, quiet and secluded, being off the beaten track and surrounded by coconut palms. Frequented by an array of tropical birds and butterflies with the local Sykes monkeys swinging through the mangrove at dawn and dusk.

All of the spacious five bedrooms are air-conditioned with overhead fans, mosquito nets and ensuite shower rooms. The master suite also features a dressing room and a bath in the bathroom. There are extra beds for children allowing a maximum of 12 to sleep in comfort in the house. The roof terrace affords spectacular views out over the creek and with it's gazebo and Swahili beds, is the perfect place for a snooze in the heat of the afternoon.

The property comes fully staffed including an excellent cook, house staff and good day and night security. It has an automatic backup generator in case of power cuts.